Administration Apprentice Level 3

Soar Valley College

LEICESTER (LE4 7GY)

Closes in 9 days (Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 August 2026

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Summary

Soar Valley College, Leicester, invites applications for an apprentice within their friendly and professional admin team. This role will involve a range of reception/admin duties and is ideal for someone who is organised with great levels of attention to detail.

Wage

£21,019 a year

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Monday – Friday, 8.15am – 4pm.
36.25 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks), plus 18 hours (training days) 83.46% FTE

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 4pm. 36.25 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks), plus 18 hours (training days) 83.46% FTE.

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The successful candidate will work specifically with our Strategic Business Manager and Careers Advisor, supporting them with admin tasks, contributing to the smooth running of the school and positive outcomes for students. More specifically the post includes:

  • Compiling written communications, reports, letters, etc.
  • Ensuring administrative records are maintained and kept up to date
  • Providing admin support as required, e.g. word processing, filing, photocopying, word processing, dealing with the post, managing supplies, arranging meetings, liaising with other staff and students
  • Compiling student records and supporting with management of data
  • Providing support on reception as required, answering telephone and handling face to face enquiries, taking messages or re-directing to the appropriate person and providing basic information about the school to visitors
  • Updating displays around the school
  • To communicate both written and orally with students, parents, staff and outside agencies
  • To organise and support periodic college events
  • To organise, update and produce periodic college publications
  • Facilitate meetings, e.g. producing paperwork, providing refreshments, writing up minutes, etc.
  • Contribute to the management of student resources

Where you'll work

SOAR VALLEY COLLEGE
GLENEAGLES AVENUE
LEICESTER
LE4 7GY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • The accredited training will be delivered by Heart of England Training and mainly remotely at Soar Valley College
  • Protected study time will be given and full support from your colleagues. You will also have one to one learning sessions with your tutor, again remotely by Teams
  • On successful completion of your studies, you will achieve the level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Our vacancy is being managed by Salad Skills. By applying for this you agree to be contacted by them. If shortlisted, you will receive a telephone call. If successful in attending a group assessment centre, you will receive personalised full feedback afterwards on your strengths and areas for development. If you don't hear from us and would like feedback on your application, please email sarah.cripps@saladskills.co.uk. 
Soar Valley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Baring service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

About this employer

Our school motto of ‘Aspire, Enjoy, Achieve’ is more than just words.  It really does sum up our ethos; that of working with every individual to ensure they do the best they possibly can in a supportive environment rich with opportunities. More on this can be read in our prospectus, which is available on the school website www.soarvalley.leicester.sch.uk

We are an outstanding 11-16 community, comprehensive school in the city of Leicester with approximately 1560 students on roll currently, and are heavily over-subscribed every year with more first choice applications than places available. Students come from very diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, which contributes to our unique ethos.

We have a fantastic team of staff who go to great lengths to ensure every child can and does succeed in education. As a school, we value effort above all else with students; all can achieve, and they do! The staff work very effectively together and achieve excellent outcomes for our students, of which we are very proud.  Even more pleasing though, are the superb relationships we have in the school, between all, which make it a great place to work, and an excellent place to begin or continue your career.

 

 

https://www.soarvalley.aspirelp.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We offer a range of benefits that will be discussed at interview stage.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

The in-school team is excellent and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn from some superb technicians on site.

Previous apprentices have gained employment in the school and are still with us today.

This position offers individuals the:

  • Guarantee of working in a fast paced and exciting environment
  • Chance to develop skills and knowledge in a growing organisation
  • Opportunity to take on more challenging responsibilities
  • Potential for career development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Soar Valley College

Sarah Cripps

sarah.cripps@saladskills.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049224.

Apply now

Closes in 9 days (Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 11:59pm)